This bill establishes a legal framework in New Hampshire that allows law enforcement agencies to possess portions of human remains for the specific purpose of training cadaver detection canines. The bill mandates that written consent must be obtained from either the next of kin or legal representative of the deceased, or from the deceased individual prior to death, through a legally valid document. The consent must explicitly authorize the use of the remains for training and identify the specific portions to be used. Additionally, the bill outlines that the written consent must be maintained by both the law enforcement agency and the involved funeral home or mortuary, and be available for inspection by regulatory authorities.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the proper handling and disposition of human remains after training is completed. Remaining portions of the remains must be returned to either a New Hampshire institution of higher education that assisted in the training or to a licensed company for medical waste disposal. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain a written policy governing the possession and use of human remains, which must include an acquisition plan, handling and storage procedures, and a final disposition plan. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.